If your Maytag dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fort Washington list starts with companies that name Maytag, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Maytag. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Maytag dryers and other brands.
Independent Maytag Dryer Technicians, Fort Washington PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Washington. 1 of them are based in Fort Washington itself, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (7), Horsham (3), and Hatboro (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fort Washington mentions Maytag by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Prime Choice Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Fort Washington. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Maytag | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.7, 2.8 |
Closest matches for Fort Washington: Gerhard's Appliances (3.4 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (3.4 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in North Wales, 4.7 stars from 322 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First call appliance repair (8.3 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Maytag Dryer Lines and Features
What Makes Maytag Dryer Repairs Different
Many Maytag dryers sense restricted exhaust airflow and display AF or F4E3 while continuing to run. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers
What Maytag Says to Check First
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and not crushed, and make sure the outside hood flap opens freely. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Noisy dryer. For pounding, check that none of the four legs is missing, and for knocking or rattling, clear pockets before drying. Source: Maytag Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
What Maytag Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage that can keep the heater off; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Maytag Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault; Maytag suggests cutting power at the breaker for one minute and retrying a timed cycle before calling for service. Source: Maytag Product Help - F# Error Code on Dryer |
Wi-Fi-connected Maytag dryers can send notifications and help troubleshoot issues through the Maytag app, which may require a connected subscription. Source: Maytag - Dryers
Maytag Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Washington Dryer Call
Keeping a Maytag Dryer Running
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct and avoid plastic or foil accordion duct. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Clean the outdoor venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and keep the exterior hood flap free of lint, debris and nests. Source: Maytag Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Maytag Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Maytag Dryer Repair
A Maytag dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Fort Washington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Washington come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Questions to Ask a Fort Washington Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Maytag Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, PA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is this Maytag customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Maytag dryers?
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Write down any error code your Maytag dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Fort Washington technician bring the right parts.